Sony MDR XB650BT vs. Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB650BT and Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB650BT vs. Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series XB Series -
Weight 190 g 190 g Both headphones are equally heavy.
Colour Black | Blue | Red White | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, phone
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB650BT Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 35000 Hz Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 97 dB/mW Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 41 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB650BT.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB650BT Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Condenser
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB650BT Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR XB650BT Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB650BT Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Standby Time 300 hours 1000 hours Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Sony MDR XB650BT recharge faster than Sony MDR XB650BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB650BT Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Transmission Range - 10 m
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Connector Type Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB650BT Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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